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Title: DSPS Assistant (Substitute)

Job Category: NBU

Job Opening Date: June 18, 2024

Job Closing Date: June 30, 2024

Locations: Saddleback College

Department:

Pay Grade, for more information click on this link: 

https://www.socccd.edu/departments/human-resources/contracts-and-salary-schedules

Pay Type: Hourly

Hours Per Week: 0

Job Description:

Class specifications are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed by employees in the class. Specifications are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION

Under general supervision by the appropriate level Manager or Administrator, performs a variety of administrative office support duties of a general or specialized nature to support students with special needs or disabilities; assists in integrating students with disabilities into the College system; assists with alternate media and adapted technology; provides test proctoring; assists with accommodation requests; assists with coordinating services and activities with other College offices, faculty, and community agencies.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES

The following duties are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed duties and/or may be required to perform additional or different duties from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices.

• Performs a variety of clerical duties in support of the DSPS program.


• May serve as initial contact for assigned area; provide a high level of customer service; greet and assist students, faculty, staff, and the public; respond to routine questions and requests for information; convey messages; refer callers to appropriate faculty or staff for further assistance as needed; communicate information where judgment and knowledge of policies and procedures are required.


• Schedules appointments for students with counselors and/or other office support staff.


• Provide documents, forms, applications, materials, and other information in response to requests for information related to DSPS; direct students to appropriate resources and student services as needed.


• Provide technical assistance and information to students regarding DSPS programs and services; assist students with understanding and completing various types of applications, forms, and other DSPS documents; explain policies, procedures, special requirements, restrictions, and supporting documentation needed; provide information regarding eligibility requirements; explains deadlines and dates; refers students to other agencies as necessary to obtain required documentation.


• Review materials, applications, records, files, and reports for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with established regulations and procedures; apply applicable policies and procedures in determining completeness of applications, records, files, and reports; collect and process appropriate information; scan and upload documentation as necessary to complete files; complete housing and agency verifications.


• May participate in accommodations such as accurate and detailed notetaking in classrooms for students with disabilities, test proctoring including scribe and reader services, cart driving, registration assistance, interpretation services, and matriculation testing; serves as an in-class aide, as necessary.


• Proctor tests to students within the program; inform students of directions; maintain a quiet testing environment for students and ensure the security of testing materials; maintain the confidentiality of confidential and/or sensitive matters with regard to test proctoring.


• Assist in the acquiring, conversion, and editing process of textbooks and course-related materials to alternate formats for students with various disabilities: including instructional materials in large print, audiobooks, and other types; caption videos.


• Assist in coordinating and tracking the production of Alternate Media materials for students with various disabilities and for timely delivery of materials to students.


• Assist higher-level staff with data entry of student records and access to reports and data; monitor student compliance with program requirements; assist higher-level staff on specific programs as assigned.


• Set up and maintain DSPS records and other records by reviewing and updating pertinent data under prescribed guidelines.


• Operate various office equipment and machines; learn to use new technology as necessary to perform duties; utilize electronic technology to correspond with others and maintain assigned calendars, schedules, and appointments; use various computer applications and software packages.


• Type, word process, and proofread various documents and forms, including general correspondence, agendas, reports, and memoranda; disseminate information as appropriate; utilize various computer applications and software packages; prepare and generate reports.


• Compile and maintain data for various records; maintain accurate and up-to-date files and documents for assigned program; develop and monitor various logs, accounts, and files for current and accurate information; verify accuracy of the information, researching discrepancies and recording information; organize and maintain filing systems.


• May assist in preparing various documents for publications and marketing pieces, including brochures, flyers, event programs, and related materials; order brochures, applications, and forms as necessary; receive, sort, and deliver materials.


• Assist in maintaining office supplies and resources; assure proper functioning of office equipment; maintain adequate inventory levels of supplies and equipment.


• Attend various meetings, workshops, conferences, presentations, and training sessions as required; maintain compliance with mandatory training and certifications (i.e., FERPA, etc.) as directed by supervisor; attend and participate in diversity, equity, and inclusion training and events.


• Participate in the planning of and attend various community relations and outreach activities targeted at new or returning students and/or potential students; may represent the College at on- and off-campus meetings, conferences, community events, and high school career and college fairs; assist in the distribution of promotional and marketing materials related to DSPS.


• Maintain departmental area(s) in a safe, clean, and orderly environment; assure compliance with established safety procedures and regulations; seek to resolve any disruptive behavior; refer unresolved problems to supervisor; may call Campus Police in emergencies.


• Maintain current knowledge and stay up to date on program requirements and changes to DSPS services and options for students by attending and participating in training, workshops, and conferences and learning new state and federal laws, rules, and regulations about DSPS; participate in the development of new/revised procedures to accommodate changes; maintain a working knowledge of standard operating procedures within the area of assignment.


• Use District, College, State, and Federal regulations, policies, and procedures to provide accurate information and services to students and others; abide by all confidentiality practices required by the department, state, and federal policies, laws, rules, and regulations, including, but not limited to, FERPA, ADA, Title V, and sections 504 and 508 of the Rehabilitation Act.


• Participate in updating the departmental website, as required.


• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff, and faculty, as well as various outside groups associated with or servicing the program to ensure efficient, effective, and correct implementation of departmental objectives; serve as liaison and assist with the coordination of services, functions, and activities with other College/District departments, including those at off-site locations; facilitate communications between assigned supervisor, other administrators, students, academic and classified staff, other offices, educational institutions, public agencies, and the general public; interact and relay information, questions, and decisions regarding the area of assignment.


• Assist in coordinating the efforts of the assigned office with other departments and student services; communicate between the DSPS office and other campus departments.


• Provide training, mentoring, and work direction to assigned student workers and lower-level staff; review and validate completed work for accuracy.

Perform related duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

The following generally describes the knowledge and ability required to enter the job and/or be learned within a short period in order to perform the assigned duties successfully.

Knowledge of:

• Methods and standards used in processing DSPS paperwork.


• DSPS resources are available to persons with disabilities.


• Needs of students with disabilities or requiring special services.


• Adapted software and hardware applications.


• Current office practices, procedures, methods, computer equipment, software, and applications related to the work, including word processing, desktop publishing, spreadsheets, and databases.


• Principles and practices used to establish and maintain files and information retrieval systems; basic principles and procedures of business letter writing and report preparation.


• Work organization principles and practices.


• Practical written and oral communication skills, including correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation, and vocabulary.


• Diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.


• Techniques for providing a high level of customer service, including methods and techniques of proper telephone etiquette.


• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy.


• Techniques to facilitate effective interaction with people on an individual or group basis.


• Pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations, including FERPA and the Americans with Disabilities Act; confidentiality requirements when dealing with personal and sensitive student information; legal requirements related to the area of assignment.


• Principles and techniques used in public relations.


• Goals and objectives of the assigned project or program area.


• Information and research resources are available related to areas of assignment.


• Methods and techniques used in the performance of duties and responsibilities specific to the area of assignment.


• Operational characteristics, services, and activities of the functions, programs, and operations of the assigned project or program area.


• Philosophy, goals, and objectives of the assigned area; eligibility requirements; activities, operations, rules, regulations, requirements, and


• restrictions related to area of assignment; terminology, techniques, equipment, materials, principles, theories, practices, and procedures related to the assigned area.


• Occupational hazards and standard safety policies and procedures.


• College administrative services and DSPS programs; District and College organization, operations, policies, and objectives.


• Principles and practices of providing training and guidance to temporary staff and student workers.

Ability to:

• Assist students in locating appropriate resources; provide assistance to students on matters related to DSPS programs; understand the needs and requirements of students with disabilities or requiring special services.


• Operate adapted technology; assist others with using adapted technology.


• Learn and understand the organization and operation of the assigned department as necessary to assume assigned responsibilities; understand, explain, and apply administrative and office policies and procedures and pertinent laws, regulations, and ordinances; work within the guidelines, functions, and requirements of the area of the assignment.


• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing in English; use correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation, and vocabulary; understand and follow oral and written directions in English; listen actively and effectively.


• Develop, maintain, and foster effective working relationships involving interactions and communications personally, by phone, and in writing with various individuals and/or groups from diverse backgrounds on a regular, ongoing basis.


• Interact extensively with and respond to requests and inquiries from students, faculty, staff, and public; effectively present information in person or on the telephone to students, staff, or the public; provide excellent customer service.


• Perform a variety of office support and clerical duties and activities in support of the assigned area; operate office equipment, including hardware, software, and devices supporting word processing, database management, and spreadsheets; type or enter data at speed necessary for successful job performance; maintain accurate filing, record keeping, and tracking systems; apply excellent organization skills and attention to detail; compose and prepare correspondence and memoranda; maintain filing systems; prepare documentation, reports, and other written materials.


• Work with and exhibit sensitivity to and understanding of the varied racial, ethnic, cultural, sexual orientation, academic, socio-economic, and disabled populations of community college students.


• Work effectively under pressure with frequent interruptions and a high degree of public contact on various tasks concurrently while meeting established deadlines and changing priorities; concentrate on detailed tasks for extended periods; work confidentially, independently, and collaboratively.


• According to established policies and procedures, exercise good judgment, discretion, and personal initiative in resolving confidential, difficult, and sensitive situations; use sound judgment in recognizing scope of authority; maintain critical and sensitive information, records, and reports confidentially.


• Provide training and work direction to assigned temporary and student staff.


• Effectively utilize computer applications and equipment to perform duties; adapt to changing technologies and learn the functionality of new equipment and systems.


• Report to work on a regular and consistent basis, as scheduled, to the assigned job.


• Maintain the cleanliness, safety, and organization of assigned area; ensure adherence to safe work practices and procedures; monitor activities in designated area, and enforce policies for proper use and behavior.


• Participate in training and meetings on-site and off-site as required.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE GUIDELINES:

Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and skills would be:

Education/Training:

Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade. Completion of college level coursework in business administration, human services, or a related field is highly desirable.

Experience:

Two years of specialized clerical or office experience, preferably involving extensive public contact.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT

The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

Environment:

Work is performed primarily in a standard office setting, typically at a desk or computer terminal; subject to noise from office equipment operation; frequent interruptions; and contact in person and on the telephone with students, staff, and others.

Physical:

Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an office setting; to stand or sit for prolonged periods; to occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist; to lift, carry, push, and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight; to operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including use of a computer keyboard; to verbally communicate to exchange information, and may occasionally travel to other offices or locations to attend meetings or to pick up or deliver materials.

Vision: See in the normal visual range with or without correction.

Hearing: Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.

Additional Information:

$26.13/hr

Up to 25 hours per week

Schedule TBD

On-site only

This position is a short-term, temporary, hourly, Non-Bargaining Unit (NBU) assignment, not to exceed 160 days per fiscal year (July 1-June 30). The assignment is on an as needed basis, and may be shortened or extended at any time, due to departmental needs, with little to no notice. This recruitment will remain open until filled or withdrawn. Once you have submitted an application electronically, the current status of your application will be available to view at any time upon signing in under your personal username and password. Please do not call the Human Resources Office regarding the status of your application.

Employment with the South Orange County Community College District is contingent upon successful completion of the Human Resources pre-employment (“onboarding”) process. The Human Resources onboarding process may include, but is not limited to, successful completion of Live Scan fingerprinting (approx.. $70), I-9 completion, background checks, reference checks, TB testing, as well as completion of the online onboarding process. Failure to successfully complete any portion of the onboarding process will invalidate any conditional job offer received. Falsification of, or omission on, any SOCCCD pre-employment information may result in withdrawal of any conditional job offer or termination of employment. Short term, non-bargaining unit (NBU) positions may only be used on an intermittent/seasonal basis. Ed. Code sect. 88003 states "Short-term employee means any person who is employed to perform a service for the district, upon the completion of which, the service required or similar services will not be extended or needed on a continuing basis.”

The Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, Public Law 99-603, requires that employers obtain documentation from every new employee which authorizes that individual to accept employment in this country.  Documentation according to USCIS I-9 guidelines (i.e. ID card and Social Security card) must be presented at the time of hire. Per IRS regulations, a Social Security card must be presented at the time of hire.

Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity: 

The South Orange County Community College District is committed to creating an academic and work environment that fosters diversity, equity and inclusion and equal opportunity for all, and ensures that students, faculty, management and staff of all backgrounds feel welcome, included, supported, and safe. Our culture of belonging, openness, and inclusion, makes our district a unique and special place for individuals of all backgrounds. 

Our District and our colleges are looking for equity and inclusion-minded applicants who represent the full diversity of California and who demonstrate a sensitivity to the understanding of diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds present within our community. When you join our District, you can expect to be part of an exciting, thriving, equity-focused, and inclusive community that approaches higher education with the lens of social justice and collaboration among students, faculty, staff, administration, and community partners. In deciding whether to apply for a position with our District, you are strongly encouraged to consider whether your values align with our District’s mission and goals for EEO, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.

Disability Accommodations:  If you require special accommodations in the application and/or selection process, please notify District Human Resources (DHR) at least two (2) business days prior to the Job Close Date/Initial Screening Date, by either calling (949) 582-4850 or sending an e-mail to hrinfodesk@socccd.edu.

NBU at-will employment: After successful completion of the onboarding requirements, an individual may be employed by the South Orange County Community College District as a short-term, temporary NBU employee. Employment will be on an “if and as needed” basis, as determined by the District. NBU employment is at-will, and either party may terminate this working relationship at any time. Neither party shall be required to provide any reason for the separation. NBU employees shall not have reemployment rights or recourse to petition to be reinstated.

Worksite: NBU employees are limited to working in a single position in one department/site

Work schedules: Department/Division managers, administrators, and/or supervisors shall determine the work schedule of NBU employees to include the number of days and hours worked per week and the start and stop times.

160-day restriction: NBU employees will not work more than 160 days (in any combination of NBU positions) no matter how many hours per day they work.

Payroll reporting period: The payroll reporting period is from the 15th of the first month to the 14th of the next month.  NBU employees are paid on the 10th of the following month. Ex: Pay Period 01/15/23 through 02/14/23 will be paid on March 10th.

California Sick leave: NBU employees are eligible for California Sick leave per AB1522.  Information regarding AB1522 is provided to all NBU new hires during the onboarding process.

Retirement information: NBU employees may not work more than 960 hours from July 1st-June 30th. NBU employees who work more than 1000 hours per fiscal year are required to contribute to the California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS), through payroll deduction of about 7-9%. The District does not intend to employ NBU employees for more than 1,000 hours during any fiscal year.

Sexual Harassment/Discrimination: The District is committed to providing an environment that respects the dignity of individuals and groups; is free of sexual harassment, exploitation, intimidation, violence, and other unlawful discrimination, preferential treatment, and harassment, including that which is based on any legally protected characteristic. 

Equal Employment Opportunity: It is the intent of the Board to establish and maintain within the District and all of its programs and activities a policy of equal opportunity in employment for all persons, and to prohibit discrimination, preferential treatment, or harassment based on sex, age, gender identity, gender expression, race, color, ethnic group identification, national origin, ancestry, religion, mental or physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, marital status or sexual orientation or because an individual is perceived as having one or more of the above characteristics.

Confidentiality: Confidentiality of student and staff information is protected under federal law. Any information regarding students or staff that might be accessed in the course of a work assignment through a computer, student file, or other documentation, is to be used strictly to perform my job duties and may only be shared with those who are authorized to have such information.

Mandated reporter: Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting: The South Orange County Community College District recognizes the responsibility of its staff to report to the appropriate agency when there is a reasonable suspicion that an abuse or neglect of a child may have occurred.

Elder and Dependent Adult Abuse Reporting: It is the policy of the South Orange County Community College District to treat reports of violence against elderly persons or dependent adults as high priority criminal activity that is to be fully investigated regardless of the relationship between the victim and the suspect(s).

Campus Crime and Safety Awareness: Information regarding campus crime and safety awareness can be found at www.saddleback.edu or www.ivc.edu.  Paper copies are available in Human Resources upon request.

Drug-Free Environment:  The District shall be free from all unlawful possession, use, or distribution of illicit drugs and alcohol by students and employees. The unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensing, possession, or use of a controlled substance is prohibited in all facilities under the control and use of the District. Any student or employee who violates this policy will be subject to disciplinary action, consistent with local, state, or federal law, which may include the referral to an appropriate rehabilitation program, suspension, demotion, expulsion, or dismissal.

Smoke Free District: It is the intent of the South Orange County Community College District to maintain an educational and workplace environment that is conductive to the health and safety of our students and employees. Realizing the health hazards posed by smoking and by second-hand smoke, it is policy of the South Orange County Community College District to maintain a smoke free environment for all district sites.

SPECIAL COVID-19 NOTICE:

Interviews may be held in-person (following all necessary precautions) or in a virtual format. Employees must reside in California while employed with the South Orange County Community College District (SOCCCD), even during remote work. Thank you for your continued interest in working at the SOCCCD.

The SOCCCD is committed to protecting the health and wellbeing of students, faculty, staff, administrators, and the communities it serves. More information can be found on our District website by visiting https://www.socccd.edu/communications/covid-19-information.

NOTICE TO ALL CANDIDATES FOR EMPLOYMENT:

The Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, Public Law 99-603, requires that employers obtain documentation from every new employee which authorizes that individual to accept employment in this country. SOCCCD will not sponsor any visa applications.

DISABILITY ACCOMMODATIONS:

If you require special accommodations in the application and/or selection process, please notify District Human Resources (DHR) at least two (2) business days prior to the Job Close Date/Initial Screening Date, by either calling (949) 582-4850 or sending an e-mail to hrinfodesk@socccd.edu.

CAMPUS CRIME AND SAFETY AWARENESS:

Information regarding campus crime and safety awareness can be found at www.saddleback.edu or www.ivc.edu. Paper copies are available in the District Human Resources (DHR) office upon request.

PLEASE NOTE:

A California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS) retiree may not accept employment until after the first 180 days of retirement. Anyone retired from CalPERS accepting permanent employment with this District will be required to reinstate as an active CalPERS member. Please contact CalPERS for additional information regarding your retirement status.

Any active vested member of California State Teachers Retirement System (CalSTRS), who accepts employment with the District to perform service that requires membership in CalPERS, is eligible to elect to continue retirement system coverage under CalSTRS.